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U.S. Senate: what did each candidate actually say they'd do?

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Jon Ossoff (D), the incumbent U.S. senator, ran against Rep. Mike Collins (R). With all 159 counties reporting, Ossoff leads by 751,807 votes. Our saved sources show no race call and no concession, and the count is unofficial until certified. Below is what each one's own campaign website said they'd do, checked the same way. Ossoff's site has no issues page, so none of his positions were scored.

Ossoff leadsAll counties reporting; no call or concession in our sources; unofficial until certified1
59.00%Ossoff (D): 2,463,1341
41.00%Collins (R): 1,711,3271
751,807Vote margin of 4,174,461 cast1

Do they have a plan?

We read every issue on each candidate's own website and checked the same six things for every one. We count what's there. We don't grade whether the ideas are good. Read the full scoring rules

Of the issues on their website, how many...Mike CollinsJon Ossoff
Names a policy3 of 5
No issues page on their site
Says how they'd do it1 of 5
No issues page on their site
Includes a number or target0 of 5
No issues page on their site
Says how it's paid for0 of 5
No issues page on their site
Gives a timeline0 of 5
No issues page on their site
Points to a record1 of 5
No issues page on their site

The candidates, side by side

Each topic shows every candidate's own words on it, in alphabetical order, from their own website. "Nothing on this topic" means their site doesn't cover it. Topic rows are grouped by us from their headings; the scores don't change.

Mike CollinsRepublican
Jon OssoffDemocrat
Who they are
Mike Collins
Republican nominee and a current member of the U.S. House (that seat is not on this ballot), by his own account.3 His Issues page has five headings.2
Jon Ossoff
U.S. Senator running for re-election. His bio says "Jon Ossoff represents Georgia in the United States Senate".4 His campaign site has no issues or platform page (its menu is Home, About Jon, News, Volunteer and Shop), so no issues were scored.4, 5 The bio lists things he is "fighting to" do, with no detail. The "Meet Mike Collins" page on his site is about his opponent and was not used for either candidate. His Senate office site was not scored.
Housing
Mike Collins
Housing Affordability"My PERMIT Act streamlines the permitting process that delays projects and increases the cost of homebuilding across the country. It passed the House and is now in the Senate." Also: "We need mass deportations, lower interest rates, and less government red tape driving up construction costs."2
Names a policy
Jon Ossoff
No issues page on their site
Budget, debt and spending
Mike Collins
Out of Control Government Spending"We also need to crack down on fraud. Massive Medicaid scams and abuse of taxpayer dollars continue because Washington lacks accountability."2
None of the six checks
Jon Ossoff
No issues page on their site
Taxes, jobs and the economy
Mike Collins
Economy"My bipartisan Aviation Workforce Development Act allows families to use 529 plans for technical and career training, helping more young people build successful careers without taking on massive debt."2
Names a policySays how they'd do it
Jon Ossoff
No issues page on their site
Defense and foreign policy
Mike Collins
Foreign Policy"We need an America First foreign policy that prioritizes our citizens, protects our national interests, and ensures our allies carry their share of the burden."2
None of the six checks
Jon Ossoff
No issues page on their site
How government works
Mike Collins
Bipartisanship / Compromise"With the Laken Riley Act, I worked both parties because I knew we needed pressure on the Senate, not just a House vote." Record: "He delivered by passing the Laken Riley Act" on his About page.2, 3
Names a policyPoints to a record
Jon Ossoff
No issues page on their site
Their record
Mike Collins
  • Says he "passed two bills into law under two presidents" and names them as the TRANQ Act and the Laken Riley Act.3
  • Says he was "named Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment".3
  • Says he "started his first trucking business at age 25".3
Jon Ossoff
  • His bio says he "has introduced legislation to ban corporate PACs altogether" and is "leading the charge to ban stock trading by Members of Congress".4
  • It says his campaigns "refuse to accept campaign contributions from corporate PACs or federal lobbyists".4
  • Among things he is "fighting to" do, it lists "Cap insulin prices for seniors at $35/month" and "Expand Medicaid in Georgia".4
In their words
Mike Collins

"I've shown you can work across the aisle while standing firm on conservative principles."

Mike Collins, campaign Issues page2

"In the Senate, I'll fight to make government smaller, smarter, and accountable to the American people."

Mike Collins, campaign Issues page2
Jon Ossoff

"Jon has established a reputation as a legislative workhorse and a relentless investigator exposing corruption and the abuse of power."

Jon Ossoff campaign, bio page4

"Jon is one of few United States Senators whose campaigns refuse to accept campaign contributions from corporate PACs or federal lobbyists."

Jon Ossoff campaign, bio page4
Where we read it
Mike Collins
Website: mikecollinsga.com/ (checked 11/5/2026)
Jon Ossoff
Website: electjon.com/ (checked 11/5/2026)

The middle

Where they agree

  • Both name job training. Collins: "investing in technical education and skilled trades"2 Ossoff's bio lists "Expand job training programs"4
  • Both say housing costs are a problem. Collins: "Housing costs are too high because supply is too low and demand has exploded."2 Ossoff's bio lists "Lower housing prices"4

Where they really split

  • Medicaid: Collins says "Massive Medicaid scams and abuse of taxpayer dollars continue because Washington lacks accountability."2 Ossoff's bio lists "Expand Medicaid in Georgia"4
  • Immigration: Collins: "We need mass deportations, lower interest rates, and less government red tape driving up construction costs."2 Ossoff's bio lists "Strengthen border security"4

What each one leaves out

  • Collins's Issues page has five headings. It names a bill on two (the Aviation Workforce Development Act and the PERMIT Act) and explains the rule on one. It gives no numbers, costs or dates, and has no heading on health care, abortion or Social Security.2
  • Ossoff's campaign site has no issues page. His bio lists twenty things he is "fighting to" do, each as a one-line item with no costs or dates, so nothing was scored.4
Sources (checked 11/5/2026)
  1. Georgia Secretary of State results, unofficial (all 159 counties reporting, last updated Nov 4, 2026 12:13 PM): results.sos.ga.gov/results/public/Georgia/11032026GeneralAndSpecialElection
  2. Mike Collins campaign, Issues: mikecollinsga.com/issues/
  3. Mike Collins campaign, Meet Mike: mikecollinsga.com/about/
  4. Jon Ossoff campaign, Bio: electjon.com/bio/
  5. Jon Ossoff campaign, Home: electjon.com/